Empire State Building
Midtown Manhattan, New York · Last verified Oct 2026
An ADA-compliant landmark with an accessible main entrance on West 34th Street, ramps through the building and accessible restrooms and lowered viewing walls on the 86th floor.
The Empire State Building describes itself as fully ADA-compliant. The main entrance, at 20 West 34th Street, is accessible, and ramps are in place throughout the building to make the route easier for wheelchair users. Both motorized and manual wheelchairs are allowed.
On the 86th Floor Observatory there are accessible restrooms, and lowered viewing walls and binoculars make the view easier to take in for everyone.
What the building publishes stops there: it gives no lift dimensions, door widths or details for hearing or visual access, so anyone who depends on those should contact the building before buying tickets. Service dogs are allowed throughout.
What the measurements mean
The main entrance is step-free.
There is an accessible toilet.
No specific sensory or communication support is documented for this place.
Assistance animals are welcome.
What to expect
- The main entrance at 20 West 34th Street is the accessible one.
- Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are both permitted.
- Strollers are welcome but must be folded in the observatory areas.
Full accessibility profile
Every attribute below is recorded against the same protocol, so figures are comparable between places. Values are marked Measured or Estimate, and the sources are listed above.Entrance & arrival
Accessible restroom
Policies & assistance
Practical tips
- The nearest parking garage is on 33rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, across the street from the building; the operator recommends coming without a car.
- Service dogs are admitted in all areas.
Empire State Building: common accessibility questions
Is the Empire State Building wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The building states that it is fully ADA-compliant: the main entrance at 20 West 34th Street is accessible, ramps are in place throughout, and motorized and manual wheelchairs are permitted.
Are there accessible restrooms at the Empire State Building observatory?
Yes, on the 86th Floor Observatory, which also has lowered viewing walls and lowered binoculars.